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In this spiritual movie that explores the concept of death and the afterlife, Williams' character, Chris Nielson, dies in a car accident four years after losing his two children. In the scene above, Neilson awakens to find himself in the afterlife, which is both beautiful and unexpected.
A tsudy examines how children need to look beyond their first-hand experience in order to learn about the world.
"I am sorry for the struggles of Robin Williams in his life, but I am grateful for his the piercing portrayal of the healing capacity of compassionate connection."
(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 11 April 2014, Cape Town, South Africa, Lecture at House Program)
Prabhupada danced on so many occasions! But the most importance statement about Srila Prabhupada’s dancing is not his dancing in the Avalon ballroom, in the San Francisco concert, nor is it in London at the famous London Ratha Yatra where Prabhupada went up and down in love and ecstasy.
The real dancing that Srila Prabhupada did is described in the Markine Bhagavata Dharma. When the Jaladuta had just landed in New York, Prabhupada began to write about how he was just a kāṣṭhera puttali – a puppet, a wooden doll, a marionette, just a puppet on strings, “Make me dance. Oh my Lord, make me dance.” In other words, to become the willing instrument of Krsna, in Krsna’s hands, as Krsna desires it! There, Prabhupada really danced! And the amazing thing that happened is that the puppet itself turned into a puppeteer and subsequently, so many puppets danced in the hands of that puppeteer. Prabhupada made so many men dance according to his will!
He made them go to remote places. He made them really do something very substantial. That was Prabhupada, he was a general undoubtedly, driving a mission to go forward, to conquer the world. There is no doubt about that. Prabhupada said he had no problem except one problem which was that he could not think small, and that was a fact! He never could think small. He would always think big, so big that it would blow the mind of all. There is no one who does not feel that Prabhupada’s big thinking exceeds anything that they ever thought; that is a fact!
But that is Guru; he has a greater vision about our life than we have ourselves. He wants something greater from us than what we would do on our own. Therefore, Guru is always challenging us to do more, to go beyond our limits.
Labor Day Weekend Temple Program Sat. Aug. 30, 2014 5:00 am Mangala Arati 5:45 am Japa session-Introduction class 7:00 am Milking the cows (at the Goshala) 7:30 am Sringar Darshan 7:40 am Guru Puja 8:00 am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Ramesvara Prabhu 10:00 am Govardhana Parikrama 12:30 pm Rajbhoga Arati Kirtan by Parampara Prabhu 1:00 pm Bhagavad-Gita Class by Ramesvara Prabhu 1:30 pm LUNCH PRASADAM 2:30 pm Janmastami Katha by Sankirtan Prabhu 3.30 pm Kirtan by Sacidevi
4:30 pm Sudarshana Maha Yajna 5:30 pm Sankalpa For Kalash Donors 6:00 pm Go-Puja in the Cow Barn 6:30 pm Krishna Katha by Sankirtan Prabhu 7:00 pm Gaura Arati and Narasimha Arati by Parampara 7:45 pm Rap Show 8:00 pm Kalash Abishek and Kirtan 10:30 pm Swan Boat festival
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Janmashtami Temple Program Sunday Aug.31, 2014 5:00 am Mangala Arati 5:45 am Japa session-Introduction class 7:00 am Milking the cows (at the Goshala) 7:30 am Sringar Darshan 7:40 am Guru Puja 8:00 am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by Gaura Natraj Prabhu 10:00 am Govardhana Parikrama 11:00 am Dahi Handi Celebration – Breaking of Pots
1:00 pm Rajbhoga Arati Kirtan 1:30 pm Sunday Feast Lecture By Ramesvara Prabhu 2:00 pm LUNCH PRASADAM 2:30 pm Krishna Katha by Sankirtan Prabhu 3.30 pm Kirtan by Sacidevi
6:15 pm Go-Puja in the Cow Barn 7:00 pm Gaura Arati and Narasimha Arati by Parampara Prabhu 7:45 pm Kirtan by sacidevi 8:30 pm Shayan Darshan with Sacidevi 8:45 pm Swan Boat
10:00 pm Garbha Dance and Kirtan
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Any guest to the school will agree that it’s always a treat to visit Gopal’s Garden Home School Co-op, and see the refreshing faces of the talented students and their dedicated teacher.
Social media interpretation or misinterpretation?
Theirs two ways to read and understand social media but even the smallest posting can lead to conflict.
For me however given that all my social media accounts give the right to reply I often scratch my head when someone is upset because they heard via 3 party individuals that I had said such and such.
Well did you not think to question or contact me for clarification?
Don’t get upset stew over it speak, you could even e-mail me directly most blog replays remain posted unless offensive towards devotees.
Today I received an email the individual was upset but also a little misinformed regarding my view of Cardiff Rathayatra.
I want to stress that all devotees should make the effort to travel to the Welsh capital and join this sweet Rathayatra as both of my articles shared on Dandavats and here on my blog stressed. Their was one personal incident I missed out although it was tweeted (the tweet was reported) as it was unimportant to share on articles used to encourage others to travel to Wales and join in.
The Rathayatra had arrived in Coopers Fields at 2pm as logged on the video I took as Sri Jagannath entered and was taken into the tent, I had sadly to leave at 3pm and sadly as I left their had been no Krishna Prasadam served and yes sadly disappointed given leaving for a 12 hour shift stupidly I had not made contingency plans for prasadam.
So I tweeted my sadness at leaving without tasting the wonderful prasadam noting if I could have stayed it would have been given and indeed it did 30 minutes after but sadly too late for me to enjoy.
The tweet was accurate I had been in the field for 1 hour but health and safety had to be cleared and we know how problematic that is.
However social media and twitter allows a reply and I received non only a curt e-mail today from one upset devotee who is not on my twitter feed, interesting.
I wondered why their was no “haribol prasadam arrived 3-30 
amazing prasadam” may be a picture “a little late but amazing prasadam as always” allowing me a chance to retweet as social media allows.
After all the festival was scheduled to continue till 5 I left at 3 and sadly it was my loss that’s the way it goes, I’ve asked if their is any pictures of the prasadam and devotees serving so I can share that’s social media for you so if anyone has any please forward them to me (it will be great fully received and shared on Twitter)
However again I feel the need to again remind people that the blog, twitter are my social space and should be read with this in mind, these will include disappointment like missing out on a plate of prasadam.
And that you have the right to reply and question either in the comment’s, e-mail or in person
However I do acknowledged that to hear someone left a festival without enjoying Krishna prasadam is well embarrassing this was not the intention disappointed yes and who wouldn’t be given how awesome the local prasadam is.
I hope this clarification helps
Cardiff Rathayatra is amazing and next year make sure your their you will have the best visit to cardiff anyone can have, just make sure you keep your calendar free to remain for the full event and not leave early like me
And that’s why I missed out I left
Now that’s a lesson learnt
Don’t leave
Hare Krishna
Please join us this Saturday August 16th, 2014 when we are going to clean the temple once again! On the third Saturday of the month, devotees have gotten together for Ceto Darpana Marjanam (CDM) to focus on cleaning the temple and cleaning our hearts. This month's CDM is extra special as we all gear up for the weekend festivities of Sri Krishna Janmastami!
"The transcendental vibration of hari-nama-sankirtana is imported from the spiritual world. Thus although materialists who are addicted to experimental knowledge and the so-called "scientific method" cannot place their faith in the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra, it is a fact that simply by chanting the Hare Krsna mantra offenselessly one can be freed from all subtle and gross material conditions. The spiritual world is called Vaikuntha, which means "without anxiety." In the material world everything is full of anxiety (kuntha), whereas in the spiritual world
(Vaikuntha) everything is free from anxiety. Therefore those who are afflicted by a combination of anxieties cannot understand the Hare Krsna mantra, which is free from all anxiety. In the present age the vibration of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra is the only process that is in a transcendental position, beyond material contamination. Since the holy name can deliver a conditioned soul, it is explained here to be sarva-mantra-sara, the essence of all Vedic hymns." Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi lila 7:74 Read more › The post August 14th, 2014 – Darshan appeared first on Mayapur.com.
Several ISKCON leaders participated in the Hindu Forum of Europe’s General Assembly meetings in Savona, Italy on July 3rd and 4th this summer. “We’re trying to make sure that Hinduism is considered an official religion in EU countries, not an obscure sect,” says HFE President Radj Bhondoe. “So far it’s only officially recognized in three EU countries: the Netherlands, the UK and recently Italy. So there’s a lot of work to do.”
On 10th August Sri Jagannath Mandir Kuala Lumpur celebrated Sri Balaram Purnima in a grand manner .The festival started from mangala arati .The whole atmosphere was filled with joy. Later for deity greeting more congregation members gathered in the temple hall. When the curtain was opened the Lordships gave darshan with new multi-coloured outfits. Darshan arati was followed by Guru Puja. Then the Lordships Sri Sri Krsna Balaram was brought to the abhisheka mandapa and They were bathed with many auspicious items. After abhishekam while the Lordships were being dressed up H.G Simheswara Prabhu , Regional Secretory ISKCON Malaysia, spoke and inspired everyone highlighting the glories of Lord Balarama. Read more › 
Vaishnava summer camp at Fruska Gora mountain takes place every year since 2004. Read more › The post Pictures of the marble workshop appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
The post What are the renovations for Radha-Syama about anyway? appeared first on SivaramaSwami.com.
This years' Bhakti Retreat in Switzerland had special momentum. The organizers' goal was to facilitate spiritual experiences as much as possible - which they evidently did. Lots of devotional association, kirtan and katha was embedded in detailed care for life's necessities (like nourishing and delicious food) and a breathtaking landscape filled with energy which rejuvenated the body and mind during the breaks. Read more › 
This is a recorded video of Srimad Bhagavatam class of Sura dasa (ACBSP) given in Los Angeles 13 August 2014 Read more › 
Madhudvisa Prabhu, one of the most prominent pioneers of our Melbourne Hare Krishna Yatra, is no more. We holded a memorial ceremony in his honour, at the New Dwarka Iskcon Temple of Los Angeles. Read more › 
The holy name and the Lord Himself are the same. Krsna personally positioned the chanting of His holy name at the very top of all auspicious activities. He is fully independant, autocratic and omnipotent. All processes have come into force due to His energy. He invested karma kanda with his material energy, and jnana kanda with his impersonal energy. Krsna then invested of His own accord His entire personal potency in the syllables of His holy name. There is no point in objecting to these arrangements. An intelligent person will therefore carefully avoid offending the allpowerful name of the Lord. Read more › Hare Krishna Kirtan by H G Amiya Ras Das on 04 August 2014 at ISKCON Juhu
Simply by namabhasa chanting one gains all the results of the paths of karma and jnana. So if mere namabhasa offers such wonderful results, then surely the pure name will offer so much more, unlimitedly. Therefore, whatever results the scriptures say are gained from chanting are easily obtainable by the devotee who is attached to the pure name. Read more › 
New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 08/14/14.
Similar to last week, since the people in the photo are not easily recognizable we’ll ask a broader question.
This week’s challenge: How many devotees can you name who were part of the New Vrindaban construction crew around the time of this photo?
Extra credit: When and where was this photo taken? (hint: same as last week!)
What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit Website.
Technical stuff: We share a photo Thursday and confirm known details Sunday. Let’s keep it light and have a bit of fun!
Special request: If you have a photo showing New Vrindaban devotees in action, share it with us and we’ll use it in a future posting.
“You want to make big plans for centralization of management. I do not at all approve of such a plan. Do not centralize anything. … The movement is for training men to be independently thoughtful and competent in all types of departments and action not for making bureaucracy. Once there is bureaucracy the whole thing will be spoiled. There must be always individual striving and work and responsibility…”
(Letter to Karandhar in ‘72)
- Srila Prabhupada
From Ajay Gauranga Prabhu
During Moghal empire the kings broke many temples as well as beautiful deities. Few Sultans kept those deities as stepping stone of their Mosques so that people would trample it. It gives chance to impious people or Mayavadis to say that Lord is not able to protect Himself because He is currently under influence of Maya. So He will not be able to protect His devotees also. Hence what should be our answer to them?
From Ajay Gauranga Prabhu
Recently I read few pages about Indian history. I was shocked to know how India was till 10th century & how it is now. There were beautiful temples having beautiful deities. There were many spiritual universities. There were many nice vaishnavas.
But Moghals ruled around 500 years followed by Britishers for about 200 years. There were lots of persecutions done by Moghals. Each & every ruling Sultan destroyed innumerable temples, killed Vaishnavas, broke beautiful deities just because there was some cultural & philosophical difference between what they followed & what Indians followed.
Also King Shivaji could resist these invaders in quite good amount in Maharashtra, Kranataka as well as Tamilnadu. Then why his descendants were not enough empowered like him?
Also we see in consecutive years there was Maratha kingdom but due to lack of cooperation between each other they lost their ruling thus few Britishers could easily rule India. Thus Britishers systematically destroyed Indian spiritual heritage simultaneously killed many cows.
Hence should we see this as Lord’s plan to create impious atmosphere because living entities in kaliyuga don’t want spiritual atmosphere. Also is this right understanding that Lord wants to create impious atmosphere as per the karma of the people in this age?